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TV SERIES · 2024– · CANADA

Murder in a Small Town

Episodes
28

9 archived facts 4 topics 1 source Last reviewed Oct 2026

A 2024 series set in a small town, where a detective's cases unfold through his own eyes.

9 Interesting Facts About Murder in a Small Town

Interesting Facts (5)

  1. #001

    Retro-style filming and whip pans put viewers at the crime scene alongside Karl, seeing what he sees.

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  2. #002

    Two of the show's producers died while season 2 was being made, finished or aired: co-producer Todd Giroux and producer Crystal Remmey. Each is honored with an "in memory of" card at the close of a season 2 episode.

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  3. #003

    Karl and Cassandra connect on a dating app before meeting in person for the first time.

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  4. #004

    The Gibsons Public Market turns up in several episodes, among them the season 1 scene in which Karl and Cassandra spot a familiar painting for sale, and the season 2 council meetings.

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  5. #005

    The Gibsons Seawalk, a 1.2-kilometre waterfront path, appears in several scenes: Karl and Cassandra take a stroll there in season 2, and season 1 shows a body discovered near Smitty's Oyster House and Gibsons Marina.

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Behind the Scenes (1)

  1. #006

    Set and shot in Gibsons, British Columbia, the show shares its location with the landmark Canadian series The Beachcombers (1972).

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Easter Eggs & References (2)

  1. #007

    James Cromwell guest stars as George Wilcox in the 90-minute premiere.

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  2. #008

    Season 2, episode 7 has Karl and Cassandra walking along Cowrie Street in downtown Sechelt, with signs from real businesses, including the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store and Basted Baker, visible behind them.

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Deeper Meaning (1)

  1. #009

    Molly's Reach, a genuine Gibsons landmark, features in numerous episodes, beginning with Karl and Cassandra's first date in season 1, episode 1; in the series it is owned by Cassandra's friend Phyllis.

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